I have been pondering prayer and receiving answers to prayers this past week. I think of the things I prayer for... greater faith, love, holiness, wisdom, discernment, God's grace, courage, patience, the joy that only God can grant along with the basic daily needs my family and I stand in need of each day... and… Continue reading Expect the Unexpected
Tag: religion
Keeping My Flame of Faith Alive and Well
I am sure thousands of books have been written, and thousands of talks have been given addressing the principle of faith. Faith is a topic I feel we are all trying to understand, comprehend and gain a perfect knowledge of... what more could I truly add? And yet, I find myself compelled to address the… Continue reading Keeping My Flame of Faith Alive and Well
Worship – A Matter of the Heart
Jesus taught "Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou serve" (Luke 4:8). Not only is worship a commandment, but God has placed in our hearts a desire to worship, to seek Him and the salvation He offers, so to serve Him. A knowledge of truth is key to worship... real… Continue reading Worship – A Matter of the Heart
This Little Light of Mine
There is a greater need for light in world suffering from growing darkness. The light the world need lives within each of us. The light within us can chase away shadows of doubt, illuminate truth, energize hope, and enlighten the soul. What does it mean to shine? Well, a dictionary says it means to give… Continue reading This Little Light of Mine
I Stand All Amazed
My heart is heavy. There has been much distress around me - from the news to people I am acquainted with, that shocks and saddens me. In times of great distress I turn music that uplifts my soul. Today I was searching for that one song that could enlighten my mind and came across... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X90AbQRL-8U… Continue reading I Stand All Amazed
Family is the Best
Wow! Another crazy week at the Boyack funny farm! We have all been super busy with school, work, and staying afloat. The girls and I have been running. Addams Family the Musical opened at Central High school on Thursday. I have been working major overtime putting finishing touches on all the lighting, sound and set… Continue reading Family is the Best
The Road to Wholeness
We are all travelers on the road to wholeness. We are all moving, forward or backward, learning who we are and what we want to become. To achieve wholeness is to overcome the "natural man" and to fulfill our greatest potential. The road to wholeness is traveled one step at a time. Each step, no… Continue reading The Road to Wholeness
First Important Lesson – I am a Child of God
When my children were little... and fussy... and worried... and anxious... I'd hum a little tune that always made them feel better. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JOrcqqpHCt8 As small children their sweet little souls knew it and believed it with great fervor! "Lead me, guide me, walk beside me..." "I am a child of God" is the first religious… Continue reading First Important Lesson – I am a Child of God
The Parable of the Flying Cheerleader
It is football season and what better time would there be then now to share the Parable of the Flying Cheerleader. Life as a teenager is like being a flyer on a cheer leading team. Let me explain. Spectators are always impressed with the stunts cheer leading teams perform at fall football games. This… Continue reading The Parable of the Flying Cheerleader
Feasting on the Words of Power
This weekend is a feast... a FEAST for the soul! It is General Conference weekend for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. In our church we have a world-wide conference twice a year that is broadcast for Temple Square in Salt Lake City, Utah. The prophet, the twelve apostles and others called by… Continue reading Feasting on the Words of Power
